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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Atlantic City Is The Drunkest City in New Jersey

(And Dan McQuade proves it with his personal drinking history.)

News

UPDATE: Hurricane Joaquin “Cone of Uncertainty” Moved East

Chance for a destructive, costly storm have dropped immensely.

News

Post-Pope, Frustrated Nutter Asks Philly: What Kind of City Do You Want to Be?

In mayor’s eyes, a huge success is being belittled by negative Philadelphians.

Philadelphia’s Official Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony Set

“I am proud that Philadelphia has such a strong LGBT community and that it has been recognized as being the best big city in the country for LGBT equality.”

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News

District Announces School Closures, Charter Conversions

Changes said to affect 5,000 students.

News

Kane Hit With Second Perjury Charge

She said she never signed secrecy oath. Prosecutors say she did.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


News

Mayor Nutter Likes Car-Free Streets, Too

He wants to try again this year. Plus: More from our morning report.

News

Larry Brown Is In Trouble With the NCAA. Again.

SMU hoops coach — and former Sixers coach and exec — suspended for nine games for violating rules.

News

WATCH: Ratmobile Invokes Pope Francis Outside Comcast

It’s over the strike at NBC 10.

News

City Paper Shutting Down, Merging Operations with PW

Editor Stephen Segal is out at PW; City Paper’s Editor Lil Swanson: “We’re all in shock.”

Mel Heifetz, Jennifer Higdon to be Featured at Indigo Ball

Details on the big night at the National Constitution Center.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

Hurricane Joaquin’s Projected Path Looks Bad for Philly

It’s going to be wet the next few days.

Nijicon LGBTQ Comic Con Returns to Philly Area

It attempts to highlight particular LGBTQ interest in Japanese mango and anime.

News

Kendall Marshall Wants to Lead Sixers by Example

Point guard is hoping to use lessons from his chaotic career to impart wisdom on his young teammates.

News

5 Takeaways from the Mayoral Debate

The candidates weighed in on Pope visit, and GOP nominee Melissa Murray Bailey did well.

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